Kabete National Polytechnic (Kabete NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 92 of 2016 per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 10,000. Kabete National is located in Nairobi county along Waiyaki Way next to Kabete police station.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer its courses and examinations.
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Kabete NP Departments
Kabete National has different curriculum departments that offer a variety of courses. The departments include:
- Department of Applied Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality
- Consumer Studies
- Department of Business Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Mass Media Studies
- Computing And Informatics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Building And Civil Engineering
- Architecture And Spatial Planning
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
Kabete NP’s mission and vision
Mission:
To provide demand-driven quality Training, Research, and Innovation for Sustainable Development.
Vision:
A premier Polytechnic recognized globally for the advancement of Knowledge and Skills for Sustainable Development.
Kabete NP Contact Details
Website: Address: https://www.kabetepoly.ac.ke/
Phone Number: +254 790 000 001
E-mail:info@kabetepoly.ac.ke
Postal Address: P.O Box 29010 – 00625, Nairobi.
Where is Kabete NP located?
Kabete National Polytechnic is located in Nairobi County, along Waiyaki Way
Kabete National Polytechnic Intakes
The institute has 3 intakes within the year to align with the Ministry of Education requirements. The intakes are in January, May, and September of every year. However, inquiries can be made anytime within working hours using the contact details or by visiting the institute.
Fee structure and sponsorship
Students are required to pay tuition fees which must be paid upon reporting to the institute. Other payable fees are student ID, and student welfare among others. Examination fees are paid separately from tuition and the amount depends on the course and current student year of study.
The government through the Ministry of Education gives capitation to subsidize tuition fees for students in public TVET institutions. Please note that using the new funding model it is not automatic to get the scholarship but students must apply. Students should also apply for HELB loans, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment.
The government has come up with a new funding model for students in tertiary and university which weighs on the level of neediness for individual students.
For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the institute.
Courses and requirements for Kabete NP
The course entry requirement to join Kabete NP is determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises.
In Kabete National Polytechnic this applies to Applied and health sciences courses where the subject cluster is a requirement.
For general engineering and business diploma courses (Level 6) students require a minimum of C- and above in KCSE or a craft certificate on the respective course.
To qualify Craft certificate (Level 5) a grade of D plain and D+ in KCSE is required or a pass in artisan in the area of interest.
To undertake the Artisan course (Level 4), you must have a KCPE or KCSE mean grade of D- and E.
During admission, you must submit documents such as KCPE and KCSE results, birth certificate, medical letter, filled application form, and passport-size picture among other documents for verification.
Courses offered in Kabete NP.
The institute offers a variety of courses in the 13 academic departments at the level of diploma, craft, and artisan. KNEC, NITA, KASNEB, or TVETCDACC external examining bodies examine these courses. Courses offered are.
| Department of electrical and electronic | |
| Industrial Automation and Robotics | Level 6 (Diploma) |
| Electrical Engineering (Power Option) | Level 6 (Diploma) |
| Electrical Installation | Level 6 (Diploma) |
| Electrical Installation | Level 5 Craft |
| Electrical Installation | Level 4 Artisan |
| Electrical Operations (Power Option) | Level 6 Diploma |
| Electronic Engineering | Level 6 Diploma |
| Electronics | Level 5 Craft |
| Electronics | Level 4 Artisan |
| Instrumentation and Control | Level 6 Diploma |
| Instrumentation and Control | Level 5 Craft |
| Telecommunication Engineering | Level 6 Diploma |
| Medical Engineering | Level 6 Diploma |
| Solar Pv Installation | Level 3 |
| Departments of Applied sciences | |
| Geophysical | Level 6 |
| Exploration Technology | Diploma |
| Science Įaboratory Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Science Įaboratory Technology | Level 5 Craft |
| Analytical Chemistry | Level 6 Diploma |
| Applied Biology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Petroleum GeoScience | Level 6 Diploma |
| Departments of Applied Sciences | Level 6 Diploma |
| Food Technology | Level 5 Diploma |
| Industrial Chemical Processes | Level 6 Diploma |
| Department of agriculture | |
| Department of Agriculture | Level 6 Diploma |
| Sustainable Agriculture | Level 5 (Craft) |
| Environmental Science | Level 6 Diploma |
| Dairy Farm Management | Level 6 Diploma |
| Departments of Applied Sciences | |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | Departments of Health Science |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Health Records & Information Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Health Records & Information Technology | Level 5 Craft |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Level 6 Diploma |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Level 5 Craft |
| Homecare Management | Level 6 Diploma |
| Department of Hospitality | |
| Culinary Art (Food & Beverage Production) | Level 6 Diploma |
| Culinary Art (Food & Beverage Production) | Level 5 Craft |
| Culinary Art (Food & Beverage Sales & Service Management) | Level 5 Craft |
| Baking Technology | Level 4 Artisan |
| Housekeeping & Accommodation Management | Level 6 Diploma |
| Housekeeping & Accommodation | Level 5 Craft |
| Laundry & Dry Cleaning | Level 4 Artisan |
| Department of Consumer Studies | |
| Hair Dressing | Level 5 Craft |
| Hair Dressing | Level 4 Diploma |
| Beauty Therapy | Level 5 Craft |
| Beauty Therapy | Level 4 Diploma |
| Department of Business Studies | |
| Office Management Technology | Level 6 |
| Office Administration | Level 5 |
| Accountancy | Level 6 |
| Banking And Finance | Level 6 |
| Business Management | Level 6 |
| Business Management | Level 5 |
| Cooperative Management | Level 6 |
| Cooperative Management | Level 5 |
| Project Management | Level 6 |
| Project Management | Level 5 |
| Human Resource Management | Level 6 |
| Human Resource Management | Level 5 |
| Supply Chain Management | Level 6 |
| Supply Chain Management | Level 5 |
| Accounting Technician | Level 6 |
| Entrepreneurship Education | Level 6 |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | CPA I CPA III |
| Certified Human Resource Professional(CHRP) | CHRP |
| Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP) | CPSP |
| Department of Computing and Informatics | |
| Information Communication Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Information Communication Technology | Level 5 Craft |
| Computer Science | Level 6 Diploma |
| Broadcast Journalism | Level 6 |
| Print Journalism | Level 6 Diploma |
| Library & Information Science | Level 6 Diploma |
| Library & Information Science | Level 5 Craft |
| Records And Archives | Level 6 Diploma |
| Records And Archives | Level 5 Craft |
| Department Mechanical Engineering | |
| Automotive Engineering | Level 6 Diploma |
| Automotive Engineering | Level 5 Craft |
| Automotive Technician | Level 4 Artisan |
| Mechanical Plant Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Mechanical Plant Technology | Level 5 Craft |
| Mechatronic Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Welding & Fabrication | Level 6 Diploma |
| Welding & Fabrication | Level 4 Diploma |
| Mechanical Production and Maintenance | Level 6 Diploma |
| Mechanical Production and Maintenance | Level 5 Craft |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | Level 4 Artisan |
| Department of Building and Civil Engineering | |
| Interior Design | Level 5 Craft |
| Interior Design | Level 6 Diploma |
| Architectural Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Architectural Draughtsmanship | Level 5 Craft |
| Land Survey | Level 6 Diploma |
| Quantity Survey | Level 6 Diploma |
| Building Economics | Level 7 (Higher Diploma) |
| Scaffolding Technology | Level 6 Diploma |
| Scaffolding Technology | Level 5 Craft |
| Civil Engineering | Level 6 Diploma |
| Carpentry and Joinery | Level 5 Craft |
| Carpentry and Joinery | Level 4 Artisan |
| Masonry | Level 5 Craft |
| Masonry | Level 4 Artisan |
| Plumbing | Level 5 Craft |
| Plumbing | Level 4 Artisan |
| Building Technician | Level 6 Diploma |
| Building Technician | Level 5 Craft |
| Construction Management | Level 6 Diploma |
| Construction Management(Building and Civil Eng Option) | Level 7(Higher Diploma) |
Hostel and accommodation in Kabete NP
Kabete NP offers hostel service within the institute on a first come basis. However, if you don’t get accommodated within the institute hostels, plenty of hostels are within walking distance for students.
What is the Kabete National Polytechnic fee for 2024?
The official government-approved fees for Kabete national and other TVET institutions is Kshs.67,189. The institute may charge other extras like student ID, and registration fees.
What is the minimum grade to join Kabete National Polytechnic?
To join Kabete Poly and any other TVET institution you require a minimum KCSE grade of C- for a Diploma/Level6, D plain for a Craft/Level 5, and KCPE or D- and below for Artisan/Level 4.